Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager - Federal

HITT Contracting Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health/ Vision/ Dental

401(k) Matching

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

Other benefits

Job summary

HITT Contracting is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Seattle to lead the Federal Government portfolio in the Pacific Northwest. You will identify opportunities, build relationships with government clients, and guide pursuits from preconstruction through closeout.

The role focuses on DoD and NAVFAC projects, typically in the $50M–$300M+ range, requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and proven federal delivery experience. You will mentor teams and oversee safe, on-time execution.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial/general contracting experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Direct Federal Government construction experience required.
• Strong preference for DoD and/or NAVFAC experience.
• Demonstrated ability to pursue new work and identify market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy for entering and expanding in the Pacific Northwest federal market.
• Identify federal opportunities, partnerships, and ventures.
• Build relationships with government clients and industry partners.
• Lead federal pursuits, proposals, interviews, and business development efforts.
• Provide executive oversight for complex federal projects ranging from $50M–$300M+.
• Lead project teams from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee project financials, schedules, risk, quality, and execution.
• Mentor and develop project teams for long-term federal growth.

Skills

Federal construction experience

DoD/Navfac experience

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship

Job description

Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager - Federal Job Description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

HITT Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Seattle office and play a key leadership role in expanding HITT’s presence into the Federal Government construction market throughout the Pacific Northwest. This is more than a traditional project leadership role. We’re looking for someone who can help establish and grow HITT’s federal portfolio, identify new opportunities and ventures within the sector, build relationships with key government and industry partners, and provide the operational leadership necessary to successfully pursue and execute complex federal work. The position will focus on Federal Government and Department of Defense construction, with an emphasis on projects ranging from approximately $50M–$300M+. The ideal candidate will bring significant federal construction experience and established knowledge of DoD, NAVFAC, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Naval Base Kitsap/Bremerton, and other federal agencies and installations throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Key Responsibilities

• Help develop and lead HITT’s strategy for entering and expanding within the Pacific Northwest federal market


• Identify new federal opportunities, partnerships, and strategic ventures


• Build relationships with government clients, industry partners, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders


• Lead federal pursuits, proposals, interviews, and business development efforts


• Provide executive oversight for complex federal projects ranging from $50M–$300M+


• Lead project teams from preconstruction through closeout


• Oversee project financials, schedules, risk, quality, and overall execution


• Build, mentor, and develop project teams to support long-term growth of the federal business

Qualifications

• Significant commercial/general contracting experience with progressive leadership responsibility


• Direct Federal Government construction experience required


• Strong preference for DoD and/or NAVFAC experience


• Proven experience delivering large, complex projects in the $50M–$300M+ range


• Pacific Northwest federal construction experience and market relationships strongly preferred


• Experience with JBLM, Naval Base Kitsap/Bremerton, or similar military installations highly desirable


• Demonstrated experience developing client relationships, pursuing new work, and identifying market opportunities


• Strong operational, financial, and team leadership capabilities

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial federal construction leader who can combine business development, market strategy, and project execution to help establish and grow HITT’s federal presence in the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits and Compensation

In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, section RCW 49.58.110, the base salary range for this position is: Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types.

• performance-based bonuses


• premium health care coverage including vision and dental


• employer-matched 401(k)


• wellness reimbursement program


• paid holidays and time-off


• other voluntary benefits and leave types

The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. In accordance with Washington’s Senate Bill 5123, HITT Contracting will only base initial hiring decisions on drug screenings non-inclusive of cannabis. This law does not apply to applicants seeking positions that require a federal background investigation of security clearance or positions identified as safety sensitive. These positions include safety professionals, any level of superintendent or project manager, MEP or QC professionals, project engineers and construction interns.

Since 1937, HITT Contracting has grown to be one for the top 10 general contractors in the U.S. with 16 offices nationwide. We continue to expand across the country, leading us to new locations and expanding into new work types. HITT has a workforce of more than 3,300 team members companywide, and we’re looking for driven candidates to join our team who want to grow with us and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.

HITT will never ask you for personal or financial information via email or text message as part of the recruiting process.